Launch / Availability
- 700 units worldwide (300 for the U.S.)
- Four colors available: Sapphire Black metallic, Mineral Grey metallic, Alpine White and Frozen Dark Grey Metallic
Engine
- 3.0L Turbo 6 Cylinder (S55)
- 493 bHP (500 HP) (16% increase over standard M4) @ 6250 RPM
- 442 lb-ft torque (10% increase over standard M4) @ 4000-5500 RPM
- 6.5 lbs/hp weight-to-power ratio
- 0-60 mph: 3.7 sec
- Top speed: 189.5 mph (governed)
- Water Injection System for enhanced cooling
Water Injection System
- First in a production road car
- Achieves similar levels of cooling found in the standard M4
- Water injected as fine spray into intake manifold where it evaporates, lowering intake air temperature (by additional 80° F) and reducing final compression temperature in combustion chamber, thus minimizing risk of knock and allowing higher boost pressure and advanced spark timing.
- 3 water injectors in the intake plenum chamber each supplying water to 2 cylinders, for uniform distribution.
- 1.3 gallon water tank, water pump, sensors, valves all housed in trunk underfloor
- Pump supplies water to injectors at approximately 145 psi.
- Water injection quantity varies depending on load, engine speed and temperature, keeping water consumption to a minimum.
- Maintenance free except for top ups
- The BMW M water injection system is equipped with a sophisticated self-diagnosis system. If the water tank runs dry, or in the event of a system malfunction, appropriate measures are taken to protect the engine.
- When engine is turned off, all water in hose system is drained into the tank to prevent system components from icing up.
- Frost-proof water tank
- See full press release below for more technical discussions of the water injection system
Lightweight Design
- DIN curb weight of 3329 pounds (ECE curb weight: 3,494 lbs)
- CFRP hood approximately 25% lighter than aluminum hood of standard M4
- Air outlet on hood optimizes airflow and reduces lift at front axle
- CFRP instrument panel support
- Lightweight CFRP rear spoiler wing, attached to trunk by CNC milled aluminum supports - can be set to 3 positions
- CFRP adjustable front splitter lip - can be set in two positions for road or track
- CFRP rear diffuser
- CFRP single-piece driveshaft is even lighter than that of the standard M4
- Bucket-style M sports seats in Alcantara (including lightweight backrests with cut-outs)
- New, asymmetrically styled lightweight center console (in between seats) shaves around 30% off the weight of corresponding component in standard M4
- Rear seat delete. Area now trimmed in glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) with a carbon sandwich bulkhead to the rear
- Door panel trim and rear side panel trim with modified design geometry and special lightweight construction with renewable natural materials reduce weight by 50% compared to standard components
- Door release pull loops replace conventional door handles
Suspension System
- Three-way adjustable coilover suspension
- Mechanically adjustable compression and rebound settings, with precise independent adjustment of low-speed and high-speed compression.
- Anti-roll bars and support mounts are matched to the significantly increased engine power
Steering
- Adapted to the BMW M4 GTS
- No elastic section in M4 GTS steering column for improved feedback
- Steering torque curve optimized by modifications to the front suspension kinematics and incorporating asymmetric steering support mounts and a motorsport-derived, custom-designed, milled swivel bearing which allows optimized axle geometry for lateral dynamics and steering torque.
- Swivel bearing also allows the use of 9.5 inch wide front wheels
- Front camber set to minus degree setting for increased cornering lateral forces
- Higher damper clamp with the ball joint in the front axle support mount results in substantially increased camber stiffness and provides faster response to lateral forces, which is already enhanced by the wider wheels (19 inch front wheels / 20x10.5 inch rear).
Tires / Wheels
- Mixed-size Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires (front: 265/35 R19; rear: 285/30 R20)
- Forged machined-polished M Star (Style 666M) wheels in Acid Orange
- 19-inch front wheels (9.5 J x 19) and 20-inch (10.5 J x 20) rear wheels
Other Technical Highlights
- 7 minutes 28 second lap time on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife
- Lightweight titanium rear silencer/exhaust (20% weight reduction over standard steel exhaust)
- 7 Speed M DCT transmission
- Active M Differential specially adapted to enhanced performance of M4 GTS
- DSC and ABS systems configured for BMW M4 GTS's increased performance and three-way coilover suspension
- M Carbon Ceramic Brakes
- Modified rear brake system of M4 GTS features modified specifications for improved friction coefficient
- Front brake guards adapted to improve ventilation
Interior
- Alcantara M Steering wheel with perforated stripe in Acid Orange
- Alcantara trim with perforated Acid Orange GTS badge
- New alcantara center console in asymmetric design and lightweight construction
- Handbrake lever gaiter in alcantara with contrast stitching
- Rear seats replaced by glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) shelf, combined with a rear panel made in a carbon-fiber sandwich construction
- Roll bar made from high-strength steel, painted in Acid Orange
- Fire extinguisher fitted behind front seats
Standard options / equipment
- BMW Navigation system
- Air conditioning
- Adaptive LED Headlights
- Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear
- Automatically dimming rear-view and exterior mirrors
- BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim.
- Signature BMW M equipment features such as M door sill finishers, an M footrest, an M gearshift lever, M-specific circular instruments with white graphics, an M sports steering wheel in Alcantara
- 4 exterior colors available: Sapphire Black metallic, Mineral Grey metallic, Alpine White and Frozen Dark Grey Metallic
The BMW M4 GTS gives BMW M GmbH a new and exclusive technological showpiece which elevates the potential of the BMW M4 Coupe to another impressive new level. With its powerful, motor sport-inspired looks and high-performance technology, the BMW M4 GTS has its sights set squarely on the race track. A lap time of 7.28 minutes around the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the world’s most exacting race circuit, is a clear statement of this special-edition model’s exceptional abilities. At the same time, the sharpest BMW M4 of all – like its BMW M stablemates – can also hold its own on public roads. BMW M GmbH is launching the BMW M4 GTS in a special edition limited to 700 units to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BMW M3, which has been in production since 1986. In so doing, it is highlighting the innovative flair of the BMW M engineers in developing trailblazing M technologies on the powertrain, chassis and lightweight construction front. The first high-performance special edition in the M3/M4 model range will also be available for the first time in the important North American market.
“Special-edition models like the BMW M3 GT, BMW M3 CSL, BMW M3 GTS and BMW M3 CRT have a decades-long tradition in our mid-size line-up – and that continues with the BMW M4,” says Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH. “They sharpen the character of the BMW M brand and embody an emotionally rich and exclusive driving experience. We’ve taken a radical route with the set-up of the BMW M4 GTS to create a sports machine for the race track that delivers top-end dynamics and inspirational performance. It allows us to demonstrate what is possible today with a road-legal car. Owners can drive their BMW M4 GTS to circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps, the Nürburgring or Laguna Seca – for clubsport events, for example – and then set lap times there that raise the bar to extremely high levels for road-legal cars.”
Performance boost courtesy of innovative water injection.
At the heart of each and every BMW M model is its engine. The BMW M4 GTS uses the multi-award-winning six-cylinder in-line turbo engine from the BMW M3/M4, but adds innovative water injection technology to give the 3.0-litre unit a substantial power boost. The water injection system raises the engine’s output significantly – to 368 kW/500 hp – and increases torque to 600 Nm (442 lb-ft), yet still keeps fuel economy and CO2 emissions at the level of the BMW M4 Coupe (8.3 litres per 100 km* [34 mpg imp], 194 g/km*). This makes the BMW M4 GTS the most agile, radical and dynamically potent model in the range. It races from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a mere 3.8 seconds and hits a limited top speed of 305 km/h (189.5 mph).
Lightweight design extends into the details.
Intelligent lightweight construction allows the BMW M engineers to limit the car’s DIN kerb weight to 1,510 kilograms (ECE kerb weight: 1,585 kg). Its outstanding weight-to-power ratio of 3.0 kg/hp provides the perfect platform for a highly dynamic driving experience. The rigorous weight-saving measures extend through both the interior and exterior of the car. Inside, carbon-fibre bucket seats, a lightweight centre console, the lightweight construction of the rear seat panelling and boot area partition, and special lightweight door and side panel trim, including door pull loops in place of solid door handles, are clearly visible indications of the designers’ commitment to weight-saving. The rigorous application of lightweight design can also be seen in details that are out of view. The instrument panel bracing tube is made from lightweight carbon fibre. And on the outside of the car, the newly designed bonnet, roof and adjustable front splitter are also constructed from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The adjustable rear wing, too, is cut from this light but extremely durable high-tech material. It rests on intricate, CNC-machined aluminium mounts fixed to the CFRP boot lid which likewise demonstrate how every detail, no matter how small, has been honed to minimise weight. Teaming up with the diffuser – again, made from carbon fibre – below the rear bumper, the rear wing optimises the flow of air and reduces lift at the rear axle. The exhaust system has a titanium muffler, which allows a weight saving of 20 per cent. Its emotionally rich soundtrack fits the M profile perfectly and envelops the inside and outside of the car in the ambience of the race track.
Performance-maximising equipment features.
The standard-fitted seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) selects the optimum ratio for every driving situation with no interruption in the flow of power as it makes its way to the rear wheels. The driver can also select gears manually using either shift paddles on the steering wheel or the selector lever. The Drivelogic shift programs and Launch Control have been retuned to the engine’s increased output. The weight-minimised, exclusive M light-alloy wheels in star-spoke 666 M Styling are forged and polished, and come in Acid Orange. They are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (front: 265/35 R19, rear: 285/30 R20) which are adapted specifically to the BMW M4 GTS and therefore play a role in the car’s outstanding mechanical traction and feedback through corners.
The three-way M coilover suspension specially tuned for the BMW M4 GTS can be adjusted to individual tastes and therefore also to the demands of different race circuits. The lightweight M carbon ceramic brakes offer a well-defined pressure point and ensure outstanding deceleration even under sustained heavy loads, such as at the limit on the race track.
World-exclusive OLED technology, brilliant LED light.
The familiar two sets of twin circular headlights with four corona rings ensure the best possible illumination of the road surface. They combine cutting-edge LED (light-emitting diode) technology with BMW Selective Beam (dazzle-free high beam assistant) and Adaptive Headlights.
The L-shaped rear lights are just as distinctive as the design of the headlights. Indeed, innovative OLED rear lights will make their series-production debut in the BMW M4 GTS. OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes) are a new kind of light source that light up over their full surface with a very homogeneous effect – unlike LED units, which emit their light in the form of points. The flat design of OLEDs (they measure just 1.4 millimetres in height) and the ability to trigger individual light modules separately open up fresh possibilities for lighting concepts and exudes the presence of exceptional precision. As such, the tail lights underline the width of the rear end, lend the car an even more eye-catching and powerful appearance and ensure it cuts a stand-out figure in both the light and dark.
The interior – focused, exclusive and committed to motor sport.
The carbon-fibre M bucket seats for the driver and passenger stick firmly with the lightweight construction theme inside the pure-bred, exclusive interior. They weigh around 50 per cent less than the sports seats in the BMW M4 Coupe, enable an ideal seating position and offer compelling long-distance comfort to go with their unbeatable levels of support. The exclusive Alcantara/Merino leather seat covering along with M stripes in the backrests, three-point seat belts and door pull loops highlight the profile of the BMW M4 GTS as a high-performance sports machine as well as the car’s standalone character. The M4 GTS is fitted with different bucket-style M sports seats (including lightweight backrests with cut-outs) for the North American market, in line with local registration requirements.
The exclusive material Alcantara is also used for the M sports steering wheel, whose “12 o’clock” marker underlines the racing character of the BMW M4 GTS. In place of a rear seat bench, the BMW M4 GTS features a glass-fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) shelf and a rear panel in carbon-fibre sandwich construction. Both are covered in Alcantara, and together they enable a weight saving of around 40 per cent.
The optional Clubsport Package can further enhance the affinity of the BMW M4 GTS with the race track. It includes a roll bar in Acid Orange behind the front seats, a race-specification six-point harness** and a fire extinguisher.
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